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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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First Off, HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL

guys i need help ...

iv got an 07 6spd with 35x12.5 tyres on 16x10 Steel rims with a 3"lift

I use my JK on a daily basis and i also offroad every weekend, in dubai weve got great sand dunes , the JK is doing ok now but i really want that extra push and still be able to drive on the high way

i dont know whether to get a 4.56, 4.88 or 5.13

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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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i have 4.56 on 33's and they work amazing , if you drive on emirates road alot,( like me) i would suggest 4.56, works great for street and sand..
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Lots of us here in cali are running basically your same set-up and we have 5.13 gears and love them. gives you useful power in all ranges and the overdrive actually works again in the autos or in your case you can use 6th gear again hope that helps.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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Lots of us here in cali are running basically your same set-up and we have 5.13 gears and love them. gives you useful power in all ranges and the overdrive actually works again in the autos or in your case you can use 6th gear again hope that helps.
with 5.13, what's the top speed and on what rpm?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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check out this thread:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...eferrerid=2927
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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5.13 works great for autos, but for the 6speed i would suggest 4.56
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Thanks alot guys youv been a big help
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